Make a meaningful impact in the community while supporting a small, dedicated team.
Circle Green Community Legal is a leading community legal centre supporting people facing vulnerability across Western Australia. We provide critical services in humanitarian, tenancy, workplace, and family and domestic violence law, as well as community legal education, advocacy, and sector support.
We believe in creating accessible justice and ensuring that every person, regardless of background, can receive high-quality, trauma-informed, culturally safe support.
We are currently seeking a Project Officer to join our Workplace Stream. If you are a people-focused supervisor with strong administrative capability and a passion for social justice, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful, life-changing work.
About the Role
The Project Officer oversees administrative support within the Workplace Stream and ensures smooth, high-quality service delivery for clients and staff. Working closely with the Principal Lawyer, legal practitioners, and administrative staff, this position supports a small admin team while also providing hands-on support across intake, triage, data integrity, and legal file management.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys coordinating people and processes, thrives in a busy environment, and is committed to providing exceptional service to vulnerable clients.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Coordination
* Supervise, train, and support Admin Team staff.
* Manage timesheets, leave, rosters, and day-to-day workflow.
* Complete Growth & Development Plans for direct reports.
* Provide administrative support to the Principal Lawyer, including meeting coordination, minute-taking, and travel arrangements.
* Liaise with HR on staffing matters.
Administration & Data Integrity
* Enter and verify client data within legal databases and matter-tracking systems.
* Maintain shared email inboxes, calendars, and appointments.
* Prepare, organise, and manage client files.
* Produce basic statistical and data reports.
* Support the onboarding and training of new staff and volunteers.
Intake & Triage Support
* Deliver accessible and responsive intake services, ensuring clients feel supported and informed.
* Identify and prioritise client needs, making appropriate referrals to legal and support services.
* Provide clear, accurate information about Circle Green's services to clients and stakeholders.
Team & Organisational Contribution
Work collaboratively across the Workplace Stream and broader organisation.
Uphold Circle Green's values, mission, and trauma-informed practice approach.
Undertake other duties consistent with the role as required.
About You
You will thrive in this role if you bring:
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex information in a clear and accessible way.
* Excellent time management, organisation, and attention to detail.
* Sound judgement and the ability to follow established processes.
* Fast and accurate data entry skills.
* Experience supporting a cohesive and high-performing team environment.
* A genuine commitment to hum rights, social justice, and client-centred service delivery.
Experience in legal administration, community sector work, or supporting vulnerable clients will be highly regarded but is not essential.
Why Join Circle Green?
* Work for a purpose-driven organisation creating real social impact.
* Be part of a supportive and passionate team.
* Opportunities for growth, development, and training.
* Additional wellness initiatives and a positive, inclusive culture.
* Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay.
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